Certified Surgical Assistant
Resume:
JAMES BARRETT CST/CSA
abod60@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dedicated and patient-focused Surgical First Assistant with proven strengths in all operative
procedures, specializing in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular procedures
Highly skilled career professional with more than 24 years experience in hospital, and
primary care facilities.
Proficient in all aspects of the Surgical Technician/First Assistant role including managing
and teaching.
Performed surgical procedures in all specialties in the hospital environment.
Experienced in IV and Arterial line therapy, Cath Lab procedures, Vascular Ultra-Sound
and Phlebotomy.
Experienced in Open Vein Harvesting and Endo-Vein Harvesting with the Terumo and
Guidant Systems.
Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each and
every patient.
Certifications and Proficiencies
Certifications: Surgical Technology; First Assisting, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life
Support
Proficiencies: Cardio-Thoracic; Cardio-Vascular; Peripheral Vascular; Endo-Vein Harvesting; Training
and in-services.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 06/2012-08/2012
Open Heart First Assistant
First Assisted on all Cardio-Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular procedures. Endo-Vein harvesting was
routinely performed. Occasionally assisted on procedures in other specialties as needed.
CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 03/2012-06/2012
Certified First Assistant
First assisted on surgical procedures in all specialties, including Transplants and Robotic procedures.
Assisted on Open Heart cases on a as needed basis.
MID MICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER, MIDLAND, MICHIGAN 07/2011-12/2011
Certified First Assistant
First assisted on surgical procedures in all specialties, including Transplants and Robotic procedures.
Performed Endo-Vascular procedures in Cath Lab as needed.
WISCONSIN HEART HOSPITAL, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 01/2011-03/2011
Open Heart First Assistant
First Assisted on all Cardio-Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular procedures. Endo-Vein harvesting was
routinely performed. Performed vascular ultra-sound for all Cardiac procedures and pre-operative
procedures. Occasionally assisted on procedures in other specialties as needed.
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 5/2010-10/2010
Open Heart First Assistant
First Assisted on all Cardio-Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular procedures. Endo-Vein harvesting was
routinely performed. Performed vascular ultra-sound for all Cardiac procedures and pre-operative
procedures. Occasionally assisted on procedures in other specialties as needed.
JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands 3/2010 5/2010
Surgical Technician/First Assistant
Assisted surgeon in the First Assistant and scrub roles on surgical procedures in all specialties
including Open Heart. Performed vascular ultra-sound for all Cardiac procedures and pre-operative
procedures.
OVERLAND PARK MEDICAL CENTER, Overland Park, Kansas 10/2009 12/2009
Open Heart First Assistant
First Assisted on all Cardio-Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular procedures. Endo-Vein harvesting was
routinely performed. Occasionally assisted on procedures in other specialties as needed.
NEW MEXICO HEART HOSPITAL, Albuquerque, New Mexico 5/2009 8/2009
Open Heart First Assistant
First Assisted on all Cardio-Thoracic and Cardio-Vascular procedures. Endo-Vein harvesting was
routinely performed. Occasionally assisted on procedures in other specialties as needed
1/2009 4/2009
ST. LUKE’S MEDICAL CENTER, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Certified First Assistant
First assisted on surgical procedures in all specialties, including Transplants and Robotic procedures.
Performed Endo-Vascular procedures in Cath Lab as needed.
CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOSPITAL, Fayetteville, North Carolina 10/2008 1/2009
Open Heart First Assistant
First Assisted on all Cardio-Thoracic, Cardio-Vascular procedures. Endo-Vein harvesting was routinely
performed.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Associate of Applied Science, AAS/First Assistant (1990)
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Denver, Colorado
Surgical Technology. CST (1986)
ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - San Antonio, Texas
Hospital Corpsman School, LPN (1984)
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES BALBOA HOSPITAL - San Diego, California
MILITARY SERVICE
US ARMY - 1986 - 1988
US NAVY - 1984 - 1986
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All the positions posted on this resume were traveling positions. These positions lasted anywhere from
4-13 weeks in length since 1990. I am willing to relocate. Have letters of recommendation available to
be faxed or e-mailed upon request.
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